About Us

Fr. Rico Eclar, Priest Celebrant

Fr. Rico was born in Buhi, Camarines Sur, Philippines. His Mother Antonina and Father Pedro had six children, two girls and four boys. Fr. Rico is the youngest. He graduated from high school in 1977 and entered Holy Rosary Seminary. He was ordained in 1988. Father enjoys basketball and singing!

Sheelagh School, Faith Formation Coordinator

Tricia Fischer, Financial Secretary, St. Michael Parish

Tricia was raised on a dairy farm in Suring, Wisconsin. In 1984, she graduated from Suring High School. Tricia attended Carroll College where she graduated with a degree in Biology. She worked for 9 1/2 years at the Oconto County Land Conservation Department before leaving to spend time with her family and work on the family farm. She married Phil Fischer in 1991 and they have three children. Tricia enjoys spending time with her family, camping and playing volleyball. Her office is located in St. Michael’s Rectory, Suring.

Kathy Campshure, Secretary, St. John Parish

Kathy is a life-long resident of the Oconto/Gillett area. She has a master's degree in business administration and is half owner of the local business, The Seat Doc. Kathy has served on the Board of Directors of both the Oconto Area Humane Society and The Machickanee Players. She worked as an adjunct communication instructor for both NWTC and FVTC. She enjoys writing and public speaking and has self-published three novels, a collection of articles that reflect on life in NE Wisconsin and ten stage plays. When she is not writing or working, she enjoys caring for her family which includes three children, three grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, numerous pets, and several tanks of tropical fish.